Question

1. the geographic feature that most impacted the growth and development of athens was its location near

a. mountains.
b. fertile valleys.
c. islands.
d. the sea.
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1. the geographic feature that most impacted the growth and development of sparta was its location near

a. mountains.
b. fertile valleys.
c. islands.
d. the sea.

Explanation:

1. Athens relied on maritime trade, fishing, and naval power, so its coastal location near the sea was the key geographic driver of its growth, enabling economic prosperity and cultural exchange.
2. Sparta was located in the Peloponnesus, surrounded by mountains that isolated it, shaped its closed, militaristic society, and focused its economy on the fertile nearby valleys for agriculture, with the mountains providing natural defense.

Answer:

1. D. the sea.
2. A. mountains.